Ethan Burke's chunky tomato relish
Heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and leave to sweat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, chilli and balsamic vinegar and stir for 2 minutes. Add 525g of finely chopped tomatoes and stir for approximately 5 minutes or until the tomato softens. Add the brown sugar to taste. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.

Burger
Shape your burger patty and flash-fry to ensure it's served rare and bloody. Toast the brioche bun on both sides.

Spread Ethan's special tomato relish on the base of the bun. Add a layer of lettuce. Add a layer of cheese. Add a slice of tomato. Add sliced pickles to suit. Add the burger patty, served rare. Add another layer of cheese. Add a slice of beetroot. Spread Ethan's special tomato relish the top part of the bun to finish.

To add a bit of character, push a serrated kitchen knife through the top of your burger to hold it together.

Recipe and image courtesy of The Wayward Pines Bar at The Soda Factory, Surry Hills, Sydney, August 24-30, 2015, for the August 26 launch of Wayward Pines on DVD.